The executioner

HEAR the tale of local barber John Ellis, who became the public executioner, and discover stories of the local people he hanged, at Royton Local History Society, Downey House, Church Street, Royton, from 7.30pm on Monday, May 9.



ST Anne’s Mother’s Union is holding a fashion show at St Anne’s school hall on Broadway from 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 18.



A CONSULTATION to discuss how the information gleaned from an archaeological survey affects residents and what their views are on the heritage trail, will take place at Shore Edge Church, Buckstones Road, Shaw, from 10am-3pm on Saturday, May 7. Booking is essential. Call 0161-770 4056.



HELP boost Blackshaw Lane Primary School’s reading books supply by attending a fun day with Beat the Goalie, mug decorating and much more from 3.15pm-5pm on Friday, May 6. Admission £1 per family.



SHAW United Reform Church in Rochdale Road is holding a table top sale with refreshments from 9.30am-noon on May 7. To book an £8 table, call 01706-844 899 or 01706-848 555.



DISCUSS police issues at a surgery on Thursday, May 12 at Trinity Methodist Church in Royton from 10am-noon.



DISCOVER your family’s history at a free course at Royton Library, from 5-6.30pm on Monday, May 9. Places are limited so contact 0161-770 3087 to book a place.



First Choice Homes is holding a skills and home improvements event at Shaw and Crompton Children’s Centre from 10.30am-12.30pm on Friday, May 13.